9 Things To Do in Cincinnati This Weekend (April 28-30)

Asian Food Festival

11 a.m.-10 p.m. April 29; 11a.m.-8 p.m. April 30
Embark on a mouthwatering tour at the annual Asian Food Festival at the Court Street Plaza. Not only can you try a host of secret menu items, but you can also see live entertainment, drink local craft and Asian beer and take part in family-friendly activities. The festival’s got a record-breaking lineup of food vendors, who will be representing 15 countries, and they’ll be offering small plates priced between $2-$10 to give you the chance to sample as much food as possible.
11 a.m.-10 p.m. April 29; 11a.m.-8 p.m. April 30. Court Street Plaza, E. Court Street, Downtown, asianfoodfest.org.

Project Rainbow Fashion Show

6:30 p.m. April 29
HRC Greater Cincinnati and the Art Academy of Cincinnati are bringing style to the fight for LGBTQ+ rights. A celebration of diversity and inclusivity, the Project Rainbow Fashion Show will be a social evening culminating in a runway show featuring all ages and clothing made by Art Academy students. Tickets start at $30 and your purchase goes toward helping the LGBTQ+ community.
6:30 p.m. April 29. Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson St., Over-the-Rhine, act.hrc.org.

Pet Lovers’ Day at Kenton County Library (For Humans Only)

11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29
Dog and cat lovers, the Kenton County Library has a full day of fun planned for you. Their Author Talk this weekend will feature Craig & Fred and Second Chances writer and former Marine Craig Grossi and his dog, Fred (registration is required). The library has invited Pete the Cat for storytime and will be hosting a pet adoption event and Marty’s Waffles Food Truck. There will also be pet goods vendors on hand, so even though you have to leave the pup at home, you can still bring them back a treat.
11 a.m.-3 p.m. April 29. Kenton County Library - Erlanger Branch, 401 Kenton Lands Road, Erlanger, kentonlibrary.bibliocommons.com.

Oakley Kitchen Spring Market

11 a.m.-12 p.m. April 29
Shop for your mom for Mother’s Day (or just for yourself; we won’t tell) at the second annual Oakley Kitchen Spring Market. There’s plenty of cool and custom items to browse from a variety of vendors. You can also stop for lunch at one of Oakley Kitchen’s six restaurants and enjoy some cocktails.
11 a.m.-12 p.m. April 29. Oakley Kitchen Food Hall, 3715 Madison Road, Oakley, oakley-kitchen.com.

Heroines of Our History

12-4 p.m. April 29
Get to know some of the Greater Cincinnati women who made history through historical reenactors at the Heritage Village Museum.There will also be vendors and hands-on activities. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for kids 5-11 and free for kids 4 and under and members.
12-4 p.m. April 29. Heritage Village Museum and Educational Center, 11450 Lebanon Road, Sharonville, heritagevillagecincinnati.org.

Westwood Home Tour

1-6 p.m. April 30
Take a self-guided tour of seven of Westwood’s homes, featuring various kinds of architecture. You’ll also get to explore James N. Gamble Montessori High School, as well as the carriage house on the former Gamble estate, which is now part of Great Parks. You can buy tickets in advance for just $20 at westwoodhistorical.org until Friday or the Huntington Bank-Cheviot Branch (4018 Harrison Ave.) until Saturday. Day-of tickets can be purchased for $25.
1-6 p.m. April 30. Tour begins at Gamble Montessori High School, 3036 Werk Road (Epworth Avenue entrance), Westwood, westwoodhistorical.org.

Opening Reception for O'Neal and Camnitzer at Contemporary Arts Center

7 p.m.-midnight April 28
The Contemporary Arts Center will be hosting an opening reception for two new exhibitions: Robert O'Neal: Open To All and Luis Camnitzer: Monuments to Unknown Heroes. In his exhibition, Camnitzer presents posters of unknown heroes that deserve to be recognized, submitted by over 100 artists. Open to All features paintings, drawings, prints and photographs from Cincinnati artist and activist Robert O'Neal. The opening reception for both exhibits will feature a cash bar and pop-up performances from musicians and poets. Guests will also have a chance to add to a graffiti wall that is part of ArtWorks' New Monuments exhibit. The event is free but registration is required. 7 p.m.-midnight. Contemporary Arts Center, 44 E. 6th St., Downtown, contemporaryartscenter.org.

Sixteen Candles: The Ultimate '80s Tribute

7:30 p.m. April 29
Grab your leg warmers and off-the-shoulder t-shirt: Bogart's is set to celebrate one of the most iconic movies of the 1980s, Sixteen Candles. Channel your inner Molly Ringwald as you dance your way through the 1980s with music supplied by the Sixteen Candles Band. Tickets are $16. 7:30 p.m. April 29. Bogart's, 2621 Vine St., Corryville, concerts.livenation.com.

One Good Party at MadTree Brewing

10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 29
On Saturday, MadTree Brewing will be hosting a celebration of its nonprofit partnerships with a trash cleanup in Oakley, family-friendly competition for prizes and an opportunity to try beers brewed by MadTree's nonprofit partners, the Cincinnati Zoo, Adventure Crew, the Cincinnati Parks and Groundwork ORV. MadTree will also be debuting four new flavors of its Sway by MadTree canned vodka soda flavors. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 29. Madtree Brewing, 3301 Madison Road, Oakley, madtree.com.